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Edwin W. Cabala

Edwin W. Cabala

May 3, 2020

Age 95.

Longtime companion of the late Joanna Biegalski. Dear cousin of Lorraine Belanger, Karen (Roger) Tousignant, and Mary Alice (Charles) Chattaway. A special member of the Biegalski family who will be dearly missed.

Ed was an active member of the PLAV Post 75, loved traveling and spending time with his companion Joanna. He enjoyed...

James T. Whitaker

James T. Whitaker

May 3, 2020

Age 94

Beloved husband of the late Neva Jean. Loving father of Ida (Bob) Davenport, Stephanie (Patrick) Mulkern, Pamela (Gary) Kerns and Ina Michelle Whitaker. Loving grandfather of Leah, James, Curtis, Andrea, Marie, Jennifer, Matthew, Ashley, Seth and the late Donald, Brian, and Justin. Loving great grandfather of Lindsey, Lacy, Jasmine, Blake, Bryson, Bailey, Colette, Keelyn, Kade,...

Doris M. Kummer

Doris M. Kummer

May 2, 2020

Age 92.

Beloved wife of the late LeRoy Clifford Kummer. Loving mother of Beverly (the late Gregory) Lanzetta, Dennis (Veronia) Kummer, Donald (Lan) Kummer, and Thomas (Helen) Kummer. Cherished grandmother of Gregory, Kathi, Aron, Rachel, Shannon, Iva, Kristin, Denise, Kelsea, Kathy, John, and Kelley. Dearest great grandmother of Heather, Julia, Garrett, Gavin, Ella, Wyatt, Carson, Keirnan, Killian,...

Earl Allen Oster

Earl Allen Oster

May 2, 2020

Age 80

Beloved husband of Sally for 51 years.  Loving father of Stephen and Alison (Scott Karner).  Dear brother of Ruth Edwards, Kay (Dennis) Sudheimer and June (Ron) Golembieski.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Arrangements were handled privately.

Carrie Joan Yochum

Carrie Joan Yochum

May 1, 2020

Age 66.

Beloved wife of the late Paul Wade Yochum.  Loving mother of Tonya (David) Hurley, Stacey (Mike) Oblak and Carrie Ann Yochum.  Cherished grandmother of Sydney, Alexandra, Nathan, Nicholas, Harley, Summer, Autumn, Quintin and Cayden.  Dear sister of Jewel (Bryan) Carter, Betty (James) Mallard and Dwight Bigham.

Burial to take place at Wade H....

Ronald A. Fick

Ronald A. Fick

Apr 30, 2020

Ronald A. Fick. Age 80. Ronald passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Sharon E. Fick. Loving father of Tony (Donna) Fick, Yvonne (Tom) Dziuba, Michele (Ken) Palo and Ronda (Mike) Delleva. Proud grandpa of 12 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Private funeral arrangements have been made. Please feel free to share a story...

Thomas 'Tim' Mcmaster

Thomas 'Tim' Mcmaster

Apr 30, 2020

Age 83

Loving father of Debbie Wilson, Thomas (Sholly) and David. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Kelly, Tommy, Shonny and Daniel. Caring and devoted brother of William (Diane), Pamela, Sandy and the late Linda Mehney. Brother-in-law of Dave Mehney.

There is Irish saying "He never met a stranger" that was Tim. He had wonderful laugh that...

Patricia N. Bailey

Patricia N. Bailey

Apr 29, 2020

Patricia N. (nee: Crysler) Bailey passed away peacefully after a brief illness on April 29,2020, at age 92, predeceased by her daughter Susan Bailey. She was the beloved wife of Robert "Bob" B. Bailey, loving mother of Robert C. (Barbara "Moxie") Bailey, Elizabeth (Vance) Zanardelli and Michael E. Bailey, and cherished grandmother of Natalie Zanardelli and Patrick Zanardelli. Patricia...

Linda Davis

Linda Davis

Apr 28, 2020

Age 76

Linda was a beautiful, intelligent, outgoing lady who was healthy, resilient and had a positive outlook on life. Sadly, she contracted the COVID-19 virus. After putting up a valiant fight, she went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband, Clayton "Butch" Parmenter, her mother, Elizabeth Davis and her brothers, Donald Davis and...

Rita Graziotti

Rita Graziotti

Apr 27, 2020

Age 86

Rita was a healthy and vibrant lady. Sadly, she contracted COVID-19 and after putting up a good fight went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband, George. She is survived by her children; Michael (Ann) Graziotti, Kathleen Ward, Karen (Tony) Avey, and Mark Graziotti. Her cherished grandchildren; Kelly (Daniel) Wight, Dominic (Sarah...

Shirley M. Laski

Shirley M. Laski

Apr 27, 2020

Shirley Marie Laski (Putin) entered her Savior's arms on 4-27-20 while surrounded by 3 daughters and 2 granddaughters. Born 7-7-27 in Detroit, MI, she was preceded in death by Leonard Laski (1-6-77), her husband of 30 years, and her eldest child and loving daughter, Jackie Laski (10-17-14). Her parents, Valmer and Exilda Putin (Ayotte), and siblings Valmer Putin, Gerald...

Jennie Zalewski

Jennie Zalewski

Apr 26, 2020

Age 86

Beloved wife of the late John J. Loving mother of Jean (Steve) Gibb, James (Lynne), and John (Amelia). Cherished grandmother of Megan (Mario), Michael (Amanda), Melissa (Mohamad), James II, Nicholas (Lila), Ryan, and Hannah. Treasured great grandma of Lorenzo, Gino, and Nour. Dear sister of Margaret (the late Edward) Kukan. Proceeded in death by mother...

Robert L. Jones

Robert L. Jones

Apr 24, 2020

Robert Llewellyn Jones. Age 74. Robert passed away suddenly on Friday, April 24, 2020. Beloved husband of 50 years to Bette Jo Jones. Loving father of Lisa (Robert) Lewandowski and William (Julie) Jones. Proud grandpa of Mary Lewandowski, Lydia Jones and Violet Jones. Robert was a lifelong active member of The Players Guild of Dearborn and a Member of...

Stephanie Boda

Stephanie Boda

Apr 24, 2020

Stephanie Boda (nee: Foss) passed away 0n April 24, 2020 at the age of 79.Devoted wife of Gabriel.Loving mother of Martina (Daniel Sommer) Boda, Theresa (Raymond) Hood Jr. and Gabriel (Kimberly) Boda.Grammie of her little love Matthew Sommer - the light of her life.She was active in scouting when her children were young, enjoyed needle work and tending her...

Shirley A. Frank

Shirley A. Frank

Apr 24, 2020

Shirley Ann (nee: Stevenson) Frank, age 76, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend returned to her eternal home on April 24, 2020 in Dearborn, Michigan, after a hard battle against COVID-19. Shirley, born July 10, 1943, was the first of five children born to Charles and Alice (nee: Opat) Stevenson of Elma, Iowa.Growing up Shirley helped her mother...

John 'Jack' Collis

John 'Jack' Collis

Apr 23, 2020

John 'Jack' Collis died on April 23, 2020 of Covid-19.  Jack was the beloved husband of the late Maryanne Collis. Loving father of Colette (David) Gonska, Jack (Beth) Collis, Jr., Jerry Collis, Suzie Collis, and Chris (Noelle) Collis. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca, Ian, Ethan, Christian, and Devon. Dear brother of Dick (the late Mary). Treasured uncle of Chip (Teresa)...

Marilyn Ann Emlet

Marilyn Ann Emlet

Apr 23, 2020

Age 88

Beloved wife of the late Douglas. Cherished sister of the late Frederick, Francis (Honey), Robert, Betty Lee, Jean, Dolores, Joann, James, Gerald and June. Also survived by 16 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

A private burial will take place at St. Hedwig Cemetery.

Rudolph 'Rudy' Kuzma

Rudolph 'Rudy' Kuzma

Apr 23, 2020

Rudolph "Rudy" Kuzma

April 23, 2020

Age 95.

Beloved husband of the late Mary Rita.  Loving father of Karen (Jim) Poulos, Maryann (Dave) Simmons, Judy (Randy) Gronowski and Kim (Norm) Budnik.  Cherished grandfather of Michael, Michelle, Christopher, Jake, Matthew and Kristi.

Rudy was a wonderful and loving father.  He could fix...

Beverly A. Delarosa

Beverly A. Delarosa

Apr 23, 2020

Age 86.

Beloved wife of the late Armando. Loving mother of Daniel (Angela) and the late Deborah. Cherished grandmother of Angela, Jimmy (Krista), Kate (Johnny),  and Tony (Kassandra). Adored great grandmother of Elliot, Sawyer, Flynn and Jeremiah.

Burial to take place at St. Hedwig Cemetery.

Verne Gerald Mepham

Verne Gerald Mepham

Apr 22, 2020

Age 92

Beloved husband of Doris for 66 years, Dear father of Theresa (Terri) (Brian) Harleton, Annette (David) Longtine, Patricia  (Patti)  Mepham and Gerald Mepham. Grandfather of Brian (Meredith) Harleton, Erin (William) Gao, Kevin Harleton, Lee Longtine, Marie (Chris) Schlaupitz, Meagan (Scott) Lanigan, Amy (Thomas) Bykowski and Christopher Mepham. Great grandfather of Jacob, Caden, Sammy, Lela, Lucas,...

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